News of the Day From Around the World
1 Deadly landslide: Authorities in northeastern Congo say a landslide last week in Ituri province probably has killed at least 200 people. Gov. Abdallah Pene Mbaka said Saturday the estimate is based on missing people and homes affected. He said 50 houses were destroyed and 44 bodies have been recovered. Wednesday’s landslide in Tora village followed heavy rains in the fishing community located along Lake Albert.
2 Severe storm: Tropical Storm Harvey weakened into a depression as it moved through the Caribbean Sea on Saturday on a course that will have it approaching Central America and the Yucatan Peninsula this week.